New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar underlined the urgency of restoring airports in Kabul during his discussion with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the latest developments in Afghanistan.
“Discussed latest developments in Afghanistan with @SecBlinken. Underlined the urgency of restoring airport operations in Kabul. Deeply appreciate the American efforts underway in this regard,” Jaishankar said on Twitter.
Discussed latest developments in Afghanistan with @SecBlinken. Underlined the urgency of restoring airport operations in Kabul. Deeply appreciate the American efforts underway in this regard.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 16, 2021
In another tweet on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting over Afghanistan’s situation, the minister said: “Significant UN Security Council discussions today on developments in Afghanistan. Expressed the concerns of the international community. Expect to discuss these during my engagements at the UN.”
Significant UN Security Council discussions today on developments in Afghanistan. Expressed the concerns of the international community.
Expect to discuss these during my engagements at the UN.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 16, 2021
In its meeting, the UNSC called for an immediate cessation of all hostilities in Afghanistan on Monday and the establishment of a new government that is united, inclusive and representative.
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